Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 28 | 27 | 36 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Warriors 123-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.